February 15, 2016

Real Time and Inside Amy Schumer Take Home Writing Awards and Elaine May Saves the Day…Again

The Writers Guild of America 2016 writing awards were handed out over the weekend. The guild breaks up the ceremonies into two events, one on each coast. In the age of social media, the announcement of winners often gets to the left coast well before the event begins, destroying the anticipation and dulling the proverbial shine of the event. Legendary screenwriter Elaine May managed to save the day with her insight and wit, playfully mocking role of the writer in Hollywood. “Then someone told me there’s going to be a red carpet...Excuse me, no designer is going to give writers clothes!”
February 12, 2016

Wendy Liebman Talks About The Amy Schumer Theft Allegations

Leibman told her side of things on the most recent episode of "Sit Down Zumock! A Bunch of BS Podcast” hosted by comedian and friend to Wendy Leibman, Chad Zumock. I recommend listening to the whole episode, but if you are just here for the juicy bits, tune in at the 15, 20 and 24 minute marks. Part one and two are live now and you can listen on chadzumock.com.
February 12, 2016

Comedy’s Cupid! A Comedy Valentine’s Day Wish List

With Valentines Day right around the corner, love is in the air-- but is it in the green room of comedy venues around the U.S.? Apparently not, since these more than eligible laugh makers are still making reservations for one. Hopefully, with a little help from our very own Cupid, these guys and gals will live laugh-ily ever after (and maybe even record a dual stand-up special!).
February 8, 2016

Judd Apatow is Back in NY, Plus News From Clayton English, Pete Lee and Chuck Nice

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week Jeffrey covered the scene at Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, and New York Comedy Club.